Iran Seizes UK Military Personnel

Iran has jumped the shark, now will they be smart enough to let go.

The Iranian military seized 15 British naval personnel in the waters off Iraq early this morning, the British Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

The British sailors were conducting what were described as "routine boarding operations" of a merchant marine vessel when they were surrounded by Iranian military boats and escorted into Iranian waters.

The British boarding operation, according to the ministry's statement, was authorized under a United Nations resolution and supported by the government of Iraq.

The British Government is demanding the immediate and safe return of our people and equipment," the Ministry of Defence statement said.